Free Agency

Despite their continuing struggles, the Orioles still have no intention of becoming sellers as the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline approaches. The Orioles stumbled into their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Losing 14 of their past 19 games and coming off a series sweep at Yankee Stadium sparked rumors that the club could be considering trading high-profile pending free agents like Chris Davis and Matt Wieters at the deadline. Executive vice president Dan Duquette said Wednesday that the team would be buyers at the deadline. A high-ranking club official said Friday that rumors of the Orioles considering going into sell mode...

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